Japan
Hiroshima is a city located in Japan, within the Hiroshima province. It has a population of 1,200,754 residents, making it a significant urban center in the country.
Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport
28.8 km away
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
33.8 km away
Toyosaka Airstrip
40.3 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 34.4° N latitude and 132.45° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Hiroshima has an elevation of 16 meters and operates within the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Kure, Higashihiroshima, and Hatsukaichi.
Hiroshima ranks #11 among 2,144 cities in Japan by population. This ranking highlights its relative size within a country that has a total urban population of 146,668,727.
As the largest city in the Hiroshima province, it ranks #1 out of 31 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Fukuyama, Kure, Higashihiroshima, Onomichi, and Hatsukaichi. The city is supported by various amenities, including 129 hospitals, 269 schools, and 605 parks.
There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Hiroshima.
Hiroshima is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Hiroshima University | #472 |
| Eikei University of Hiroshima | — |
| Elisabeth University of Music | — |
| Hiroshima Cosmopolitan University | — |
| Hiroshima Joshi Daigaku | — |
| Hiroshima Shudo University | — |
| Prefectural University of Hiroshima | — |
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The population of Hiroshima is 1,200,754.
Hiroshima is located in the Hiroshima province.
The coordinates of Hiroshima are 34.4° N latitude and 132.45° E longitude.
The elevation of Hiroshima is 16 meters.
The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, located 33.8 km away.
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